LPN, Staff Nurse - Make a Difference Every Day
We're looking for dedicated, compassionate LPN, Staff Nurses to join our team at Home of the Innocents! If you have a heart for helping others, especially children, enjoy a supportive work environment, and are ready to take on a rewarding role, we want to hear from you!
Day in the Life
As an LPN, Staff Nurse at Home of the Innocents, you'll provide high-quality medical care to children and young adults with diverse needs in a supportive, trauma-informed environment. You'll play a vital role in delivering individualized nursing care, monitoring resident progress, and ensuring both the physical and emotional well-being of the children entrusted to our care.
See yourself making a difference each day - Watch a Day in the Life of a Resident and experience the impact of your care in action.
Schedule Options
- Self-Scheduling - Create your own schedule to support your work / life balance
- Night Shifts : 7 PM - 7 AM
- Full-Time and Part-Time available : 24, 30, or 36 hours per week
Weekend shifts / rotation required
How This Position Contributes to Our Mission
Deliver compassionate nursing care to children with complex medical needs, ensuring their health, safety, and comfort.Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans.Provide tracheostomy and ventilator care, with training available for those new to this area.Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in compliance with healthcare regulations.Foster a nurturing, trauma-informed environment that supports the growth and healing of residents.Educate residents and families on managing medical conditions to encourage long-term health outcomes.Skills and Qualifications
Active, unencumbered LPN license in the State of KentuckyCPR / BLS certification required, will be provided, if necessaryExperience in pediatrics, school nursing, or long-term care preferred but not requiredWillingness to learn vents, trachs, and medically complex careStrong interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for working with children and familiesCommitment to trauma-informed care and collaborative teamworkWhat You'll Receive as a Valued Team Member
A trauma-informed, mission-driven environmentComprehensive benefits packageGenerous leave time (including paid holidays, sick, and personal time)401(k) with employer matchOngoing training and certification opportunitiesWho We Are
Home of the Innocents is a 145-year-old nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and families in our community. Our mission is to enrich lives with hope, health, and happiness. As one of only two certified Sanctuary Organizations in Kentucky, we prioritize safety and recovery through trauma-informed practices. Our leadership is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and values-driven workforce.
Home of the Innocents Impact
Total service recipients in 2024 : 3,562Campus size : 22 acres near downtown LouisvilleResidential Treatment Program : Second largest in KentuckyOnly dedicated emergency shelter in the city13 programs serving children and families, including :Residential and therapeutic treatment for youth with complex needs
Foster care and adoption supportCommunity-based behavioral health servicesKosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC) : Kentucky's only facility for medically complex young adults and children, and one of only 12 in the nation.If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and making a difference for children and families in our community, we invite you to APPLY TODAY!